Sukari Travel - Modern Authentic Travel Experiences

Who are we?

We're not just another travel company – we're a family of locals and longtime residents who call East Africa home. While we understand the allure of exploring new horizons, our passion lies in sharing our beloved East Africa with those eager to discover its rich history, vibrant culture, and complexities.

Co-founders of Sukari

Sarah B.

Lisbon & Arusha

Sarah is in charge of all things legal and operations for Sukari. Has extensive experience in managing operations for teams all over the world. Has lived in Uganda, Sweden, Sudan, DRC, Netherlands, and Portugal - no logistical challenge rattles her.

Swaleh S.

Lisbon & Arusha

Swaleh is the technical backbone of Sukari. He loves traveling, and has a contagious love for his home country Tanzania, eager to share the beauty of home with others. Has a background in business development and building SaaS products for tech companies.

Johnas C.

Kilimanjaro & Lisbon

Based in Lisbon & Kilimanjaro. Johnas has broad experience across hospitality, healthcare, industrial, and tech sectors, and has worked with industry leaders like Microsoft and Cloudflare. He speaks English, Swahili, Turkish, and Portuguese.

Meet Our Team

Our team is dedicated to creating meaningful experiences that last a lifetime.

Elsie E.

Sweden

Elsie has planned and led group trips to East Africa for years. She is a calm, reliable, and knowledgeable tour leader. She speaks Swedish, English, and Swahili and has over 25 years of experience in international development

Malick S.

Arusha

Malick is a tour leader with a passion for travel and storytelling. He has a background in digital marketing and has worked with several travel companies in Tanzania.

Nlivataye G.

Lisbon & Dar-es-Salaam

Nlivataye is an experienced marketing expert with a passion for both travel and storytelling. He has a tremendous background in digital marketing, traveling and has worked with several travel companies in Tanzania and abroad. He brings in a unique experience of travel both locally and beyond from Tanzania.

Our Promise to You

Treading Lightly

We know that the tourism industry is far from perfect. We partner with businesses that contribute to the development of the local business ecosystem, ensuring that your journey does more good than harm.

Genuine Experiences

From morning coffee to hikes guided by local experts, every moment is an opportunity for genuine connection. Want to get to know the history or the land or which artist is really making the rounds on TikTok? There is something for everyone.